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Friday, May 14, 2021

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New TV channel for Monaco - reports

Prince Albert wants a TV channel, according to France’s news magazine Challenges.

Young woman dies in suspected gas leak

According to the website of French-language newspaper Monaco Matin, emergency services were called out last Thursday after a 24-year-old woman and her pet dog were found lifeless at an address in rue Princesse Marie-de-Lorraine, on the Rock.

UK coronavirus testing scandals exposed

People travelling for business or personal reasons during the pandemic have been obliged to put their trust in UK government-approved testing services. However...

Three new cases, one coronavirus recovery

Three Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, May 13, while one resident fully recovered.

Monaco make it rain in first leg

Through a characterful performance throughout the Coupe de France, AS Monaco have made their way to the national tournament’s semi-finals.

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

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Lady Moura up for resale

The Lady Moura superyacht, which has been a fixture in Port Hercule for many years, is up for sale through Camper & Nicholson.

French coronavirus cases see slowest weekly increase since last June

France reported 21,498 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, pushing total cases to 5.82 million, 2.02% more than a week ago and the slowest week-on-week increase since late June 2020.

Continued progress on coronavirus in Monaco

One Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, May 12, while four were declared fully-recovered.

Annual energy transition conference focusses on waste

The annual Energy Transition Conference was held on Monday, May 10 in the presence of HSH Prince Albert and Government Minister Marie-Pierre Gramaglia.

Monaco's Eneti orders wind turbine vessel

Monaco’s Eneti Inc. – formerly Scorpio Bulkers – has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering for the construction of one WTIV.

DULY NOTED: Today is Ascension and a public holiday in Monaco and France. Huge traffic jams built up in the Paris area as motorists escaped the capital ahead of curfew for a four-day weekend. Monaco's next state holiday is on Monday, May 24, Whitsun.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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Neighbouring French Department continues to see fall in cases

Five Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, May 11, while three were declared fully recovered.

Good Morning Monaco passes 2,000 mark

Good Morning Monaco, the daily newsletter published by NEWS sarl, has passed 2,000 subscribers.

Better than expected results for Scorpio Tankers

Monaco-based Scorpio Tankers Inc. has reported a first-quarter loss of $62.4 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.

Diane Venet collection at Grimaldi Forum

This summer, Diane Venet will exhibit her collection of artists’ jewellery at the Grimaldi Forum, from July 11 to August 19.

AS Monaco unveils its new brand

AS Monaco is pleased to present RISE.RISK.REPEAT., its new brand, which will be used for all of its activities and club exposure and will accompany the Club’s new impetus.

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

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Monaco and Italy sign teleworking agreement

On Monday May 10 Monaco’s Minister of State and Italy’s Minister of Labour and Social Policies signed an amendment to the General Convention on Social Security between the Principality and the Italian Republic of February 12, 1982, relating to the introduction of teleworking for employees of the Principality residing in Italy.

France's Scientific Council gives unasked for advice

Although the French government had not asked for a report, the state’s Scientific Council has warned in a 36-page document of the dangers of a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic and a fourth lockdown.

Animal rights group to join prosecution in Paris cruelty case

A 22 year-old Monaco resident with French nationality, studying in Paris, faces charges of animal cruelty following the death of an eight month-old beagle puppy.

Two new coronavirus cases and seven recoveries

Two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, May 10, while seven were declared fully recovered.

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Monday, May 10, 2021

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Inoculations up, infection rate down, no new cases on Sunday

The number of Monaco residents who received a first coronavirus jab in the week to Thursday, May 6 was 645, taking the total percentage of the population to 36.33 percent, up from 13,289 a week earlier.

Trips to Italy on the cards from coming weekend

Italy will loosen its rules for arrivals from other European countries, including France and Monaco, from Saturday, May 15.

Monaco E-prix does not disappont in 2021 edition

On Saturday, May 8 the Principality was electrified for the day, as the Formula E Monaco E-Prix returned.

Friends in life and in business

NEWS.MC had the pleasure of interviewing Olivier Blanchy and Arnaud Sbarrato, two of the three co-founders of THE OFFICE, a fresh approach to a business centre in the Principality.

Matazo edges Monaco to victory over Reims

On Sunday, May 9, AS Monaco faced off against Stade Reims away in a regular Ligue 1 fixture.

Leclerc finishes fourth in Spain

Having completed the Portuguese Grand Prix just a week earlier, the fossil-fuelled Formula 1 action picked up this weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix.

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Friday, May 7, 2021

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Police HQ to grow by three floors

Monaco’s police headquarters building on rue Suffren-Reymond is not big enough for current needs and will be extended upwards by three floors.

Helmet presentation for fire brigade recruits

On Thursday, May 6, the members of the Monaco Fire Brigade were gathered on the Campanin square in Fontvieille for the ceremony of handing over service helmets to young recruits

New support for companies in energy transition

As part of the Extended Monaco program, the Prince’s Government is pursuing digital transformation by launching a new online process, aimed at Monegasque companies...

Four new cases and four recoveries

Four Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, May 6, while four were declared fully-recovered.

Andersen Global in tie-in with EBC Trust

(Press Release) Andersen Global enhances its presence in Western Europe through a Collaboration Agreement with Monaco-based advisory firm EBC Trust,

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

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Monaco appalled by Lyon supporters' club post insulting memory of Princess

Monaco has been outraged by a commentary on a Lyon fans’ website that insulted the memory of Princess Grace. The post was published following Lyon’s narrow win against Monaco’s football team at Stade Louis II on Sunday...

Three new coronavirus cases, no residents in hospital

Only three patients are being treated as inpatients at Princess Grace Hospital, and all of them are non-residents.

Benefactors donate two million euros to CHPG

A Monaco couple, Jean and Angela Garavagno, have donated two million euros to the Princess Grace Hospital, in appreciation of the efficiency and also the friendliness of staff.

Principality facilitates travel with Monapass

The Prince’s Government, in collaboration with the Monaco Bus Company and the Mairie, is launching Monapass, a new all-mobility application as well as the new CAM ticketing system.

SBM launches first-ever Festival des Etoiles

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, the highest award-winning Resort in Europe with seven Michelin stars, is launching the ‘Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo’ in its first ever edition this year.

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

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France to reach 20 million first jabs by mid-May

France remains on track to administer a first COVID-19 vaccine dose to 20 million people by mid-May, a health ministry official said on Tuesday...

France threatens to cut power to Channel Islands

A running conflict between French fisherman and the UK authorities is threatening to escalate.

Automobile Club gives E-prix details

Monaco’s Automobile Club has said that tickets will be free for the fourth Monaco E-Prix on Saturday, May 8.

Three new coronavirus cases among residents

While three Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday 10 residents were declared to be fully-recovered.

First Monaco Power of Positive Impact Summit

A thousand participants took part in a worldwide debate on the topic of imagining the world of tomorrow.

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

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Only one resident in CHPG with coronavirus

Monaco’s health authorities reported eight new cases of coronavirus on Monday, May 3, following no new cases on Sunday. Nine full recoveries were also reported on Monday.

Monaco's infection rate resumes downward direction

Monaco’s coronavirus infection rate returned to its downward trend last week, following 3,262 tests.

France's cases slow but hospitalisations creep up

France’s new daily COVID-19 infections fell to an almost two-months low on average on Monday

Four food outlets closed temporarily

Four of Monaco’s food outlets were ordered to close for four days after being found in contravention of coronavirus regulations.

CMB Monaco's shareholder is now best investment bank in Italy

CMB Monaco’s shareholder, Mediobanca, has been awarded  “Best Investment Bank in Italy” at the MF Banking Awards 2021...

DULY NOTED: We apologise for the preponderance of coronavirus news this morning... Hopefully, this will soon change.

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Monday, May 3, 2021

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Some further relaxation of coronavirus rules

HSH Prince Albert has decided that the current restrictions relating to the coronavirus pandemic, due to expire at midnight on Sunday, May 2, should continue in force for a further two weeks, but with some small changes.

More than a third of population jabbed

A total of 13,289 residents have now received a first vaccination, amounting to 34.65 percent of the population of Monaco and an increase of 531 on the week, while 11,815 have also received their second jab...

No new coronavirus cases on Sunday

Monaco’s health authorities reported on Sunday, May 2, that no Monaco resident tested positive in the previous 24 hours...

Monaco win Eurocup finals in Russia

AS Monaco basketball made history on Friday by topping host UNICS Kazan 83-86 to become the first French League team ever to win the 7DAYS EuroCup title.

Hamilton soars to victory at Portuguese GP

A Mercedes masterclass saw Lewis Hamilton storm to victory for the second time in the 2021 season, this time at the Portuguese Grand Prix.

Monaco fall short against Lyon

Having enjoyed a remarkable run of six consecutive clean sheet victories ahead of their match on Sunday, May 2 AS Monaco welcomed Olympique Lyonnaise to the Stade Louis II for a Ligue 1 fixture of crucial importance to both teams.

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